School Overview
Brooklyn Preparatory High School, located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public secondary school dedicated to preparing students for success in college and beyond. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school culture. By emphasizing a challenging curriculum and individualized attention, Brooklyn Prep aims to ensure that every student, regardless of their background, develops the critical thinking skills and intellectual discipline necessary for post-secondary achievement.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that encourage student leadership and engagement. The school’s philosophy centers on the idea that education should be holistic, promoting not only academic proficiency but also social responsibility and personal growth. Through its partnership-based approach and close-knit community, Brooklyn Preparatory High School strives to create an inclusive environment where students are empowered to advocate for themselves and contribute meaningfully to society.
591
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White12
Hispanic320
Black240
Asian8
Two or More5
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    320 (54.1%)
  • Black
    240 (40.6%)
  • White
    12 (2.0%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14
Phone: (718)486-2550
Website: http://www.brooklynprephs.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 501
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Grade 9 175
Grade 10 159
Grade 11 136
Grade 12 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 9175
Grade 10159
Grade 11136
Grade 12121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BROOKLYN PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female34758.7%
Male24441.3%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)